30 BRAND STORY PRODUCED BY THE OREGON BUSINESS MARKETING DEPARTMENT BY JON BELL There may be no better way to paint a picture of Oregon Institute of Technology’s ongoing rise than with numbers. Sure, you could say that Oregon’s official polytechnic university — meaning its focus is on hands-on, applied education — offers a wide range of degrees and programs for students and that it’s gained national attention in recent years. But in really sizing up Oregon Tech, the numbers don’t lie. For starters, the 2024-25 freshman class is Oregon Tech’s largest in 40 years, up more than 22% over last year. That’s a continuation of a track that Oregon Tech has been on over the past few years. In 2021, the freshman class was up 11% over the prior year, and first-year enrollment was up another 4.5% in 2022. Total enrollment this school year hit 5,302, an increase of nearly 4% from 2023. Nagi Naganathan, President of Oregon Tech, attributes a good portion of the college’s success to its focus on strategic growth and ensuring that students can thrive. “Oregon Tech proudly welcomes a record-breaking freshmen class this year, emphasizing our commitment to strategic growth and student success,” he says. “With a focus on strengthening retention efforts and supporting a diverse student body, our mission as a world-class polytechnic university continues to be a laser-focus on our students’ success.” Another key piece of the first-year enrollment growth puzzle were initiatives focused on recruitment strategies, collaboration between faculty, staff and students and making sure communication with prospecThe state’s polytechnic university is thriving along with its students and graduates. Big Numbers Incoming freshman class Up 22% over last year Total enrollment 5,302 Up nearly 4% from 2023 A Game of Big Numbers at Oregon Tech
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